Photo via @winter.stations on Instagram
March is officially here, and we’re welcoming the month with open arms! It’s time to fill up our schedules with all the fun things to do in Toronto this week. Good thing there’s lots to do in the city, and to help you out, we’ve compiled a list of the best experiences you should check out.
Here are 10 things to do this week:
Are you a trivia wiz? Head to Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge on March 4 for an evening of trivia fun. The event is hosted by comedian Ari Issac and other hilarious hosts every Tuesday. There will be 10 categories and interactive games focused on celebs, TV, movies, music, and more.
Know your stuff and win a prize!
When: March 4, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Where: Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge – 563 Bloor Street W
Cost: Free
Consider that funny bone tickled. TOsketchfest, aka the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, is around the corner, happening from March 5 to 16. The festivities include nearly two weeks of hilarious live comedy featuring over 200 performers and over 50 shows.
When: March 5 to 16, 2025
Where: Multiple venues
Cost: $25+ per ticket
Here’s a popular Toronto museum with a free admission day to take advantage of.
On the first Wednesday of each month between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., you can enjoy the waived admission cost, just be sure to book your free tickets online in advance to ensure you get a spot.
There is a limit of two tickets per booking.
When: Every first Wednesday of the month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 317 Dundas Street W
Cost: Free
Artistic Décor Venue will host Women Celebrating Women, an evening marketplace in honour of International Women’s Day, organized by Suzy’s Cake Angels. The event will showcase local vendors and women-owned businesses, creating a vibrant and supportive space for networking and community building.
Attendees can enjoy delicious finger foods, desserts, and two alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks while browsing the marketplace. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter
When: March 7, 2025
Where: Artistic Decor Venue – 66 Jutland Road
Cost: $25+
The Museum of Contemporary Art aka MOCA knows how to get your weekend started on the right foot.
Each Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., admission is free, making this a great spot for date night.
Visitors can book in advance to guarantee entry or drop in at the door, just note that the last time slot for entry is 8:45 p.m.
When: March 7, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 158 Sterling Rd
Cost: Free
Head to Harriet’s Rooftop for an Apres Ski experience like no other! Dress in your cutest fit and enjoy themed cocktails and eats.
There’s a live DJ spinning the hottest tracks, setting the mood while you enjoy a view of the CN Tower.
When: Wednesday: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Thursday 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., Friday 5 p.m., to 2 a.m., Saturday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., closed Sunday to Tuesday.
Where: 550 Wellington Street, rooftop
Cost: Free to skate // Apres ski experience varies
Travel back to a time when video game arcades were a thing and Super Nintendos were the latest in tech. Hotel X has brought back its Retro Arcade with features such as Pinball, Mario Kart, Time Crisis, Street Fighter, Galaga, Dance Dance Revolution, and more.
On Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., there will be a DJ spinning vinyl tracks, perfect for gaming, snacking, and dancing, of course! You can also catch retro movies in the Hotel X Toronto Screening Room starting at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday. It’s free with any Retro Arcade ticket.
When: Until March 16, 2025; Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Kandy Gallery at Hotel X Toronto – 111 Princes’ Blvd
Cost: $30.77
Winter Stations brings the international design and art community’s creations to Woodbine Beach as the lifeguard stations along Toronto’s east-end beaches change into something beautiful for the winter.
When: Until March 17, 2025
Where: Woodbine Beach
Now until March 18th, 2024, The Well welcomes all to enjoy its public skating rink. Grab your skates or borrow a pair from the Skating Hut and hit the ice. Rental rates for adults are $10 and kids sizes (1 to 13) are $5. All of the rental proceeds support the Out of the Cold Program, according to The Well.
When: Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m., to 6 p.m.
Where: The Well – Upper Ground
Cost: Free
If you can’t hit the slopes anytime soon, this is the next best thing. Eataly on Bloor has a pop-up experience, Alpina, named after “the iconic landscape of the Italian Alps.” This limited-time pop-up will run through March 2025 with stunning decor for photo opportunities and a delicious menu to try.
When: Running until March 2025
Where: Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor St W
Cost: Prices vary
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